Welsh Names that Start With F
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Floyd
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"gray-haired"Description:
Floyd was a Top 100 name from the 1880s to the 1940s that somehow developed an almost comical hayseed persona along with a touch of retro jazz cool; it's beginning to appeal to parents with a strong taste for the quirky.
- Ffion
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"foxglove"Description:
This unusual (to non-Welsh speakers) is near the top of the charts in Wales, carried by the recent taste for native Welsh names. Those in Wales say it's already on the way down, but for outsiders wanting to honor their Welsh heritage, it still makes an intriguing choice.
- Fflur
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"flower"Description:
A rare Welsh form of Flora and Fleur, ultimately taken from the Latin flos, this floral choice is given to a handful of girls most years in Wales. To date, its peak was in 2018, when 15 babies received the name, while in a more recent year, it was given to four girls.
Notable bearers include musician and writer Fflur Dafydd, and singer and presenter Elin Fflur, who uses her middle name as her professional surname.
- Folant
Description:
Folant is a rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Eastern European origins. The name may be related to archaic terms meaning "wanderer" or "traveler," though its exact etymology remains somewhat obscure. With its strong consonants and distinctive sound, Folant projects a sense of uniqueness and character. The name has never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a truly uncommon choice across most regions. Folant has a certain medieval quality that might appeal to those drawn to historical or fantasy-inspired names. Its rarity offers the advantage of distinctiveness while its straightforward pronunciation prevents it from seeming overly complicated. Folant stands as a bold, uncommon choice with an air of historical mystery.
- Ffraid
Origin:
Welsh form of BridgetDescription:
Santes Ffraid is the traditional Welsh name for St Bridget, the Irish national saint and legendary miracle worker. The connection becomes clearer through the Scottish form of the name, Bride. It's worth noting that it sounds like the English word "fried".
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